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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.33, 854.41 and 423.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.33, 854.41 and 423.42 is: 635.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.33 : 854.41 = 423.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.33/854.41 = 423.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.33x = 854.41 × 423.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.33x = 361,774.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,774.28/569.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.44

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